Oak Cliff Government Center Groundbreaking Ceremony – August 26
I am excited to inform you that the previously postponed Oak Cliff Government Center groundbreaking ceremony will now be celebrated virtually on August 26, 2020 at 10 a.m. This project is important to our community, staff and the residents of Dallas County and will enhance Dallas County’s reputation as a great place to work and do business.
Sincerely, Dr. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
District 4 Newsletter – August 2020
Dear Dallas County Residents,
As we come close to the end of the summer, I am excited to share with you this District 4 newsletter. The newsletter will provide you with an update on Dallas County and District 4 services, projects, and accomplishments.
I want to express my thanks to my District 4 staff for their hard work, effort, and support to provide assistance to our Dallas County constituents.
As always, it has been a pleasure to serve as your Dallas County Commissioner. Please stay safe and continue to practice social distancing as we overcome this struggle together.
Please click here to view the District 4 newsletter.
Saludos,
Dr. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
Boletín del Distrito 4 – Agosto 2020
Estimados Residentes del Condado de Dallas,
Al llegar al final de este verano, me emociona compartir con ustedes mi Boletín del Distrito 4 que se encuentra en este correo. El boletín le proporcionará una actualización sobre los servicios, proyectos y logros del Condado de Dallas y del Distrito 4.
Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a mi equipo del Distrito 4 por su arduo trabajo, esfuerzo y apoyo para brindar asistencia a nuestros constituyentes del Condado de Dallas.
Como siempre, ha sido un placer servir como su Comisionada del Condado de Dallas. Por favor, manténgase seguro y continúe practicando el distanciamiento social mientras superamos esta lucha juntos.
Porfavor presione aquí para ver el boletín del Distrito 4.
Saludos,
Dra. Elba Garcia
Comisionada del Condado de Dallas, Distrito 4
- Published in Dallas County
Programa de Asistencia de Despensa de Alimentos Aceptar Solicitudes Ahora
Estimados residentes del Condado de Dallas,
A medida que continuamos desarrollando programas para ayudar a los constituyentes del Condado de Dallas durante estos momentos difíciles, la Corte de Comisionados del Condado de Dallas se complace en anunciar la apertura de nuestro Programa de Asistencia de Despensa de Alimentos, que comenzará a aceptar solicitudes el lunes, 10 de agosto del 2020.
Requisitos de Elegibilidad:
- – Estar en funcionamiento el 1 de marzo de 2019 o antes;
- – Estar al día en el pago de todos los impuestos del Condado de Dallas y locales;
- – Debe estar ubicado físicamente en el Condado de Dallas (excluyendo la Ciudad de Dallas) con una dirección física del Condado de Dallas;
- – Demostrar un aumento de la asistencia alimentaria o el costo desde el 1 de marzo de 2020 debido a la respuesta a la emergencia de salud pública COVID-19.
Para aplicar para este programa, por favor visite: http://www.dallascounty.org/cares-act/food-pantry-en.php
O contacta [email protected] o 214-875-2184.
Si usted sabe de alguna despensa de alimentos que necesita ayuda, por favor hágales saber del programa. Como siempre, no dude en ponerse en contacto con mi oficina para cualquier pregunta o si necesita ayuda.
Saludos,
Dra. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
Food Pantry Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
Dear Dallas County residents,
As we continue to develop programs to assist Dallas County constituents during these difficult times, the Dallas County Commissioners Court is pleased to announce the opening of our Food Pantry Assistance Program, which will begin accepting applications on Monday, August 10, 2020.
Eligibility Requirements:
- – Be in operation on or before March 1, 2019;
- – Be current in the payment of all Dallas County and local taxes;
- – Must be physically located in Dallas County (excluding the City of Dallas) with a physical Dallas County mailing address;
- – Demonstrate increased food assistance or cost since March 1, 2020 due to responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
To apply for this program, please visit http://www.dallascounty.org/cares-act/food-pantry-en.php
If assistance is needed, please contact a member of the Dallas County CARES Team at [email protected] or contact 214-875-2184.
If you know of a food pantry that is need of assistance please let them know of the program. As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office for any questions or if you are in need of assistance.
Saludos,
Dr. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
Why is it important to take the 2020 census?
- Published in Census, Dallas County
Dallas leaders distribute masks, gloves to businesses in area with county’s highest COVID-19 cases
Read the full article from the Dallas Morning News here.
- Published in COVID-19, Dallas County
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Announces Re-Opening Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
DCHHS will begin accepting pre-screening applications online at https://www.dallascounty.org/ehap starting Friday, July 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. (CT) and close the pre-screening application process on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. (CT). The pre-screening application form is available both, in English and Spanish. If you are an individual who does not have access to the internet or is unable to access the pre-screening application online, please call 214-819-1968. Pre-screening applications accepted by phone will be conducted Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CT). Please note that the submission of a pre-screening application does not guarantee eligibility or an offer of assistance. Only completed applications meeting eligibility requirements, and supported by required documentation, will be considered for assistance based on the availability of funds. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
“Given that we are encouraging families to stay home as much as possible right now, keeping people in their homes is especially critical,” said DCHHS Director, Dr. Philip Huang. “As we continue to fight this virus, EHAP will help thousands of Dallas County families in need.”
For more information, please visit:
https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/ehap-cares.php or https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/emergency-assistance.php
- Published in COVID-19, Dallas County
Nuevo Sitio de Pruebas en el Colegio Comunitario Mountain View
Quiero dar las gracias a los concejales Casey Thomas y Chad West, Parkland, DCHHS y a la Presidente de Mountain View College, la Dra. Beatriz Joseph, por trabajar conmigo para abrir este sitio. También, muy pronto estaremos anunciando la apertura de otro sitio de pruebas. Juntos nos aseguraremos de que los residentes del código postal 75211 tengan las pruebas y los recursos necesarios para combatir este virus.
Saludos,
- Published in COVID-19, Dallas County
New COVID Testing Site at Mountain View College
I want to thank Councilmembers Casey Thomas and Chad West, Parkland, DCHHS and the President of Mountain View College – Dr. Beatriz Joseph, for working with me to get this site open. We will also announce the opening of another testing site soon. Together we will make sure the residents of 75211 have the testing and resources needed to fight the COVID-19 virus.
Best Regards,
- Published in COVID-19, Dallas County